Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the following parts:
- Engine under cover
- Drive belts. Refer to "DRIVE BELTS ".
- Radiator fan. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
1. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
2. Set the ring gear stopper using the bolt hole.
  Tool number: KV10117700 (J-44716)
  
  CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear when setting the stopper.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Bolt
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt using Tool and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
  Tool number: KV10109300 (-)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
  CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.
Fig 3: Placing Puller Tab On Holes Of Crankshaft Pulley
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove front oil seal from front cover.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front cover or crankshaft.

Fig 4: Removing Front Oil Seal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.